Third Lake

Third Lake southeast of Eads Lake is a reservoir in Edgar County, Illinois. Third Lake southeast of Eads Lake covers about 235 acres and holds about 1,604 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Third Lake

Third Lake southeast of Eads Lake was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Third Lake

Fish reported from Third Lake southeast of Eads Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and white crappie.

Bass

For bass at Third southeast of Eads, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Third southeast of Eads, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Third southeast of Eads, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Third Lake

On a first trip to Third southeast of Eads, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Third Lake

Spring around Third southeast of Eads is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall around Third southeast of Eads can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.